Nicola Paparusso

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Nicola Paparusso
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Born
Nicola Paparusso

(1963-11-07) 7 November 1963 (age 61)
Lecce
NationalityItaly
Alma mater University of Naples Federico II
Occupations
Years active1998–present
Known forAfrican Fashion Gate

Nicola Paparusso (born 7 November 1963) is an Italian cultural organizer, executive producer, talent manager, and cultural activist in the field of university and social research. [a] He is best known as the manager of Khaby Lame, Sergei Kosenko, Giorgio Ghiotto, and Seydou Sarr. [b] He is the founder of Paparusso Communication, [c] and African Fashion Gate, [1] the organizers of Premio la Moda Veste la Pace. [2]

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In 2025, Nicola Paparusso was the executive producer of the short documentary Anime di coraggio, written and directed by Giorgio Ghiotto. [3]

Early life and career

Paparusso & Giancarlo Nicotra in 2011 Nicola Paparusso 2.jpg
Paparusso & Giancarlo Nicotra in 2011

Nicola Paparusso was born on November 7, 1963 in Lecce, Italy. [b]

He obtained a degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Administrative Science from the University of Naples Federico II. [b]

In 1998, Paparusso made his debut as a writer with the novel "L'infiltrato". [d] In 2012, he released an essay on "Angeli Assassini". [e] In 2014, he founded the cultural association African Fashion Gate. [1] One of its main initiatives is the prize Premio la Moda Veste la Pace , which recognizes figures in fashion and culture who have worked against racism and discrimination. [2] In 2023, the tenth edition of the award, Naomi Campbell received the award "for undertaking and sustaining a campaign against racism in fashion and beyond". [2]

From 2006 to 2008, at the Legislature XV of Italy, he served as the Legislative Advisor to the President of the Senate Defense Committee and the President of the Italian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. [f] In 2025, he produced the short documentary Anime di coraggio, written and directed by Giorgio Ghiotto, was presented fuori concorso (out of competition) at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. [3] The documentary, produced in collaboration with the Italian Navy and the Italian Ministry of Defence. [3]

Academic activity

Paparusso has lectured on fashion sociology at the University of Seville. [g] He is an adjunct professor at the Escuela Superior Sevilla de Moda and a member of the scientific committee of a master's programme at the University of Turin. [c]

Public speaking

Honours

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References

  1. 1 2 D'Angelo, Lucia (16 February 2018). "African Fashion Gate". Vogue Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "A Naomi Campbell il premio "La Moda veste la Pace"". ANSA Lifestyle (in Italian). 14 February 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "La Marina Militare protagonista alla Mostra del Cinema di Venezia con il documentario "Anime di coraggio"". Milano Finanza (in Italian). 3 September 2025. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  4. ↑ Sogedi, Editrice. "all'unesco il protagonista del film "io capitano" di garrone in una master class contro il razzismo". Aise.it (in Italian). Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Nicola Paparusso – Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana". Quirinale (in Italian). Presidenza della Repubblica. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
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